This is the obit for Lorenzo Dow Coffman, son of Isaac Granville Coffman and Edith Gertrude Edwards. His obit said he was born in Joplin, MO. but my file has Laclede County, MO. Lorenzo's father, Isaac Coffman, was from Jefferson Co., IL and moved several times. He must have worked for the railroad. Isaac had children born in Jefferson Co. IL, Otero Co. Colorado, Jefferson Co. IL again, Laclede Co., MO and De Witt County, IL. The Modesto Bee, Modesto CA, June 27, 2006 LORENZO D. COFFMAN July 9, 1912 -June 24, 2006 Lorenzo Dow Coffman, 93, of Turlock died Saturday at Covenant Village Care Center. Mr. Coffman was a native of Joplin, Mo. He lived in California 64 years and previously lived in Illinois. He was an administrator for several years. He enjoyed woodworking. He is survived by his daughter, Robin Gregory of Folsom; brother, Eldo Coffman of Sutherland, Ore.; and three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Coffman. A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Berg Hall, Covenant Village. Allen Mortuary in charge of arrangements. Remembrances may be made to Guide Dogs of America, 13445 Glenoak Blvd., Sylmar 91342. Online condolences may be made at www.allenmortuary.com.